In her Basic Women’s Self-Defense co-curricular class, dramatic media major Sarah Flores is learning how to assess potential threats and be more observant of her surroundings. Taught by Texas Lutheran University police officer Jeremy Stevens and his wife Janae, the class focuses on prevention and awareness.

Last year, TLU students, through the university’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic, helped Seguin residents file 102 returns netting $102,449 for the 2014 tax year. This year, they’re on target to exceed that number with 43 returns completed in just the second week of the clinic.